Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Project is looking great. Keep it up.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Nice project,

I second the satin or semi on the frame. I did the mirror gloss black also and what alot of extra work.

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Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

I didn't see it mentioned what are your plans for the clutch assembly. Hydraulic I assume?

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Should definetly put one together...my buddy has a 87 that he is building too. but would be cool cruising the strip all c10's!! nice truck btw. let me know if you need any help too.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Awesome build!!

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

What headers u running .... did u rework the harness ur self
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Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Awesome build man!! any updates??

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

They're Doug Horley's. I haven't started on the wiring harness yet.

The progress is going slower than I would like but we all no the balancing act with work and family. I have the front and rear brakes complete and started back on the body work.
http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/y...v/reardisc.jpg
http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/y...ithbrakes2.jpg
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http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/y...nv/PChinge.jpg

http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/y...v/PChinge2.jpg

Sand blasted and powder coating all of my small parts. The hood hinges, bumper brackets and pedal assembly.

http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/y...v/e-brake2.jpg
http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/y...ingforPC22.jpg

http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/y...ithbrakes5.jpg


THANKS FOR THE COMPLIMENTS!!

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

lookin good!

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Looks great! Keep the pics coming!

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Nice work man! do you powder coat your own small parts at home?

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

You're doing it the right way- keep it up!

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Nice pieces. The truck is coming along nicely. Keep it up.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Thanks! I am powder coating and blasting everything that I can fit in my "Harbor freight" sand blaster (paid $89 new) and my "Craigslist" oven (paid $100 used). The Gun you can pick up from Harbor Freight for around $70. Its less expensive than paint and comes out really nice.

http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/y...11picts019.jpg
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Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Wow, a lot of inspiration in this thread. Keep up the good work man.
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Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Nice little set up! Thanks for the pictures. I had been contemplating doing the same thing, I was looking at the Eastwood kit but for the price I will go with the Harbour Freight gun.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Im in love... awesome truck, i love mine, but im a little jealous.


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Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Nice work

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

not much help as far as shifter position, but I came across a fellow who used a 4wd floor pan to give the 6 speed proper clearance. Ill re-post if I ever find the link.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Please let me know what you find. I haven't tackled it yet.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

could you just switch in the High Hump bolt in part and have the clearance you need ?

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

thats what I was wondering

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

67Cheby, That looks like an easy cure.. Did the high hump come in a certain year or transmission option? Thanks for the help!

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

The easiest ones to find are in manual trans trucks but they also came in 4x4's and those trucks with a T-400.

Until last weekend I had an extra one I would have given you. I just put it into my 67.

They aren't too hard to find and tend to run around $40 to $60 in good shape when I have seen them for sale.

A square body truck piece is a whole lot easier to find and fits pretty close but the back end doesn't match up and the lower corners of the front are mismatched a little. With a little fab work you could make one fit if you have a hard time finding a good 67-72 piece.